Former South Africa cricketer & SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith said, Cricket South Africa is heavily invested in SA20, aiming to establish it as a strong franchise tournament.
Conflicts like balancing formats are common across the game.
For instance, India currently fields three different teams across formats, and Australia recently prioritized Test matches over ODIs against Pakistan.
Franchise cricket is growing globally, and for South Africa, SA20 benefits our game, with most players being local.
While tough decisions were needed initially, we believe this model can work alongside traditional cricket.
Developing squad depth is crucial, and adopting systems like India and Australia will help us nurture versatile players.
The challenge for federations is retaining players amid opportunities outside the 'big three'—India, England, and Australia.
Countries must manage their players well to keep them in the game.
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